Hillsboro July 21.1858 A. Lincoln Esq. Dear Sir. We understand that Mr. Douglas is to be here on Monday week to address the masses. If you have any arrangements to attend to him, we would like to hear from you. I suppose not much can be made by following him in the evening in our little villages. He, of course, will fill up the days. If it will not conflict with your arrangements, I think a good time to be here would be on Friday Oct. 1st. It is the last day of our County Fair and we could give you a good turn out. Should it suit your arrangements any better to be here at any other time, give [*1007*] us notice. Old Montgomery, I think, will do her duty in full. Our Rep. District is in the hands of the enemy but, I feel confident we can elect Gillespie to the Senate, if he will run and there is not great defection in Madison. Davis claims this county by 700. if we do not bring them to 200 I shall be deceived. I understand there is a large Administration party in Christian. I do not think that party will amount to much in this County. Let us hear from you as soon as convenient. Your friend, J.T. Eccles J. T. Eccles. July 21, 1858*] A. Lincoln Esqr Springfield Ill- [*1008*] Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.